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British Columbia (Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations) is a decision of the Supreme Court of Canada which concerns whether or not a First Nation can block real estate development on sacred sites by virtue of the concepts of freedom of religion and the duty to consult and accommodate (the honour of the Crown).
The "Department of Lands and Works" was established under the Constitution Act in 1871 following the admission of the Colony of British Columbia to the Dominion of Canada. The department was responsible for the management of Crown lands , surveying and mapping of Crown lands, construction and maintenance of public services , and encouragement ...
Judgment for the plaintiffs in the British Columbia Court of Appeal: Ruling: The Crown's appeal was dismissed. Weyerhauser Co.'s appeal was allowed. Holding; The Crown has a duty to consult with and accommodate Aboriginal groups with claims to land and Aboriginal rights prior to taking action that may adversely affect those interests.
In 2012 the office issued its largest report called The Best of Care: Getting it Right for Seniors in British Columbia, Part 2, making recommendations to the Ministry of Health and five health authorities about improving home and community care, home support, assisted living and residential care services for seniors.
The LTSA was established under the Land Title and Survey Authority Act in January 2005 and provides for the registration of all real property ownership and land interests, and all private and Crown land surveys through two divisions: Land Title Division – ensures the continued integrity of BC’s Torrens title system for registering land ...
The British Columbia Treaty Process (BCTP) is a land claims negotiation process started in 1993 to resolve outstanding issues, including claims to un-extinguished indigenous rights, with British Columbia's First Nations. Three treaties have been implemented under the BCTP. [1]
The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) is responsible for protecting the environment and natural resources in British Columbia.Conservation officers are peace officers, armed, and enforce 6 federal statutes and 25 provincial statutes, including the Species at Risk Act, Liquor Control and Licensing Act, Wildlife Act and Environmental Management Act.
In 1973, Calder v British Columbia (Attorney General), the Supreme Court of Canada found that the Indigenous peoples of Canada held an aboriginal title to their land, which was independent of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 and was derived from the fact that, "when the settlers came, the Indians were there, organized in societies and occupying ...